Service Providers
Making connectivity accessible and affordable for everyone in the U.S. by contributing to and participating in the Universal Service Fund
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Contributing to the USF
All telecommunications providers must file with USAC every year. This determines if they must contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and how much the contribution will be.
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Universal service programs build out the country’s network infrastructure and serve our schools, libraries, rural healthcare clinics, and families in need. Set Up an Account
Participation by Program
Service providers make universal service possible by participating in one or more USF programs. Explore participation by selecting from the options below:
*This information is based on 2017-2018 Universal Service Fund data.
Announcements
FCC Releases the 2026 FCC Forms 499
Dec 18, 2025
On December 16, 2025, the FCC released the 2026 FCC Form 499-A and 499-Q along with their accompanying instructions. You can view the public notice on their website.
With this publication, the de minimis threshold for calendar year 2026 will be $37,175 of combined interstate and international telecommunications revenue.
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 25-1026, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable December 13
Dec 4, 2025
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, December 13 from 6...
Read More** CANCELLED ** Service Provider Payment System Unavailable 11/8/2025
Nov 3, 2025
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from...
Read MoreResolved: Call Center Disruption
Oct 20, 2025
Thank you for your patience - this issue has been resolved. The phones for USAC’s Fincance Customer...
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